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I had rad for an ent tumor 20 years ago, which knocked out my thyroid. recently a thyroglobin ab was 30, tsh was 1.3, peroxidase wnl. no sx. thoughts?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

You need : Thyroid supplementation due to radiation. Not sure why they did antibody tests. Ask the person who ordered them.

Answered 7/15/2014

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Dr. Walter Futterweit answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

TSH is perfectHypo: Treatment with synthroid (thyroxine) very good. Antibodies indicate you have Hashimoto,s thyroiditis anyway prior to ENT tumor. Benign findings

Answered 7/15/2014

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